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Time to remember: Graduations, funerals end the week for Moore tornado survivors

Alyson Costilla's mother had been particularly looking forward to watching her daughter walk at the Southmoore High School graduation, but she wasn't there Saturday.

 
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  • Mere minutes made all the difference for people in Moore tornado's path
  • Federal health-care exchange expected to start on time in Oklahoma, officials say
  • Mayoral candidates on board with public transportation, question paying for it
  • Memorial Day is often time of recovery for this region
  • Flags raised at Floral Haven Cemetery in honor of veterans
  • WWII soldiers' letters found in hatbox now back with family
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Sooners advance to Big 12 title game with win over Kansas State

Oklahoma's Sunny Golloway has had a dugout seat to watch Missouri, South Carolina and Kansas State do victory dogpiles reserved for baseball champions.

 
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  • Defending 6A champ Jenks looks to stay hungry this fall
  • Sooners storm back to WCWS
  • ORU's baseball season ends after two losses in 24 hours
  • Rickie Fowler has talent to back up bright wardrobe
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Pay to play: Be ready to boost travel budget for higher fees, gas prices

It might be wise to take an extra look at your summer travel itinerary this year.

 
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Natural disasters raising new questions

It's impossible to place a value on the lives lost in last week's tornadoes, or on any of the lives lost in the increasingly common natural disasters that hit the U.S. year in and year out.

  • Public or private: The future of Oklahoma incarceration
  • Bruce Plante: The Oklahoma City Circus
  • Red River compact: Should Texas be free to access Oklahoma's water?
  • 'Good job, teach:' Moore teachers go above and beyond
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We have two pair of Paul McCartney tickets to give away. Want 'em?

Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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Photos and stories from the 2013 Moore tornado. Who is Tulsa's next mayor?

Tulsa To Do

The Calendar Blog on the best things to do

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  • Children's Museum schedules three days of grand opening activities
  • This weekend: Dog show, Memorial Day events and Children's Museum opening
  • The week ahead: Mayfest, art advice and 'The Outsiders'

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What to do? The Tulsa World Picks

Best bets: Memorial Day events, Drillers Game

Best bets: Memorial Day events, Drillers Game

'The Avenue of Flags,' a display of more than 3,000 casket flags, will be flying over Floral Haven, 6500 S. 129th East Ave. in Broken Arrow.

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Events on May 26

18th Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

May 26, 2013
(10am-6pm)

The Castle of Muskogee is Proud and Excited to present the Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, a family oriented event. Every Saturday & Sunday starting ...

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Backwoods Bash Music & Camping Festival

May 26, 2013
(Gates Close Each Night at Midnight)

Come to Backwoods Bash, held on beautiful Keystone Lake near Walnut Creek State Park, for four fun-filled days of camping and music. This Memorial Day ...

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Bridging the Past, Present, and Future: Works by Sandra Ramos

May 26, 2013
(Th-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm)

The opening reception for this exhibit is open to the public and is on March 28th from 5-7pm! This exhibition is comprised of prints, video and objects ...

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High Fiber: Women to Watch 2013

May 26, 2013
(Th-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm)

The Arkansas Women to Watch Exhibition begins touring the state on February 1st at the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff through ...

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Play Together, Learn Together

May 26, 2013
(9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

Play Together, Learn Together is a FREE program sponsored by the Thornton YMCA for children ages birth through 4 years and their caregivers. The program ...

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Thomas A Blair Det of the Young Marines

May 26, 2013
(8:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Thomas A Blair Detachment of the Young Marines. New Boot Camp forming now! We meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at Grace Church (9610 S Garnett ...

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Tulsa Central High School Class of 1963' 50th Reunion

May 26, 2013
(6:00pm)

Tulsa Central Class of 1963' - 50th Reunion Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31 Ti Amos' Restorante on Friday...Casual Meet & Greet Tulsa ...

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Tulsa Scrabble Club

May 26, 2013
(1:00 Sundays, 6:00 Tuesday)

Scrabble with friends; all level of players welcome. No fees, no membership required, equipment provided.

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Twin Hills Reunion 2013

May 26, 2013
(10:00a.m - 1:00p.m.)

Twin Hills School Reunion 2013 June 29, 2013 from 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m Food will be catered, the cost is $12.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. by June 17 ...

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